Ultrasound Technologist Full-Time Days – AdventHealth Ottawa

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

• Family friendly community
• Excellent cost of living
• Five major recreational lakes
• Many annual events and festivals
• Environment committed to patient care

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time, 36 hours/week

Shift: 3 x 12 hour shifts

• 6:30am-7pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• $5000 Sign on Bonus

Location

1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

The community you’ll be caring for:

Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs ultrasound procedures for the purpose of providing diagnostic interpretation including general, vascular, echocardiography and surgical procedures, assists with filing and reporting system within the department and registers patients as needed.  Assists radiologist as necessary.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.
• Explains the test to the patient.  Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of the body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Obtains permanent record of internal examination by photographing images of organs shown on the display module or removing the strip printout.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• 1-year vocational study
• Internship/Clinicals with course of study
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) & RDMS required 
• Current CPR certification within one month of hire